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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Newcastle set to announce first summer signing after beating Real Madrid and Barcelona to stunning free transfer
NEWCASTLE are set to announce Spanish whizkid Antonio Cordero as their first summer signing. SunSport revealed in January that the winger, 18, would reject a contract extension at Malaga to join the Magpies on a free. 2 Real Madrid, Barcelona and Porto held talks with Cordero but he has opted for a five-year deal at St James' Park. Malaga confirmed last night the teen — who hit six goals in Spain's second tier this season — will leave on June 30. Newcastle have held talks with ex- Madrid executive David Hopkinson about taking over as CEO from Darren Eales, who is stepping down due to ill health. Cordero's family visited the North East earlier this year ahead of his proposed move to Tyneside. It's understood that Newcastle could initially loan him out to continue his development away from the glare of the Prem. Ajax have been listed as a potential destination for the teenager next season. Cordero, who will turn 19 in November, played 40 times for Malaga this season, with 39 of those games in the league. Meanwhile, Newcastle have checked on 19-year old Rennes centre back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal who has starred for Morocco U20s. Boudlal is yet to make his senior debut for Rennes and spent the second half of the season on loan at Ligue 2 Amiens. Eddie Howe's side are also interested in Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi and Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo. Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man Utd Mbeumo has reportedly said he would prefer a move to Manchester United, with Arsenal also linked. Newcastle earned a place in next season's Champions League on the final day, but could lose goalkeeper Nick Pope to Leeds. 2
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle hold talks with former Real Madrid chief in their hunt for a new CEO - after Darren Eales was forced to step down on health grounds
Newcastle have spoken to former Real Madrid executive David Hopkinson as they close in on the appointment of a new CEO. Mail Sport can reveal that the 54-year-old Canadian is in the frame to replace the outgoing Darren Eales, who is stepping down on health grounds. PIF governor and Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is set to make the final decision, with sources recognising the need for an imminent announcement. The club are currently operating with both an outgoing chief executive and sporting director, following news last week of Paul Mitchell's impending exit after less than a year at St James' Park. This uncertainty at senior level is seen by some as far from ideal entering a pivotal summer. Eddie Howe and his players have secured Champions League football ahead of next season and the head coach has reiterated internally the need for speed when it comes to transfers. It now seems likely that Howe and head of recruitment Steve Nickson will oversee the bulk of the dealings. But we understand that Hopkinson, who was most recently the president and chief operating officer of Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation, is the leading candidate for the role soon to be vacated by Eales, who announced in September he would be leaving following the diagnosis of a chronic form of blood cancer. He has been interviewed by PIF and is thought to be the preferred choice, should he agree terms. Hopkinson has previously worked as Real Madrid's global head of partnerships and, for 23 years, was chief commercial officer for the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership, which included MLS franchise Toronto FC. He is currently serving as a board member for Canada Basketball. Interestingly, he has vast experience in venue management, with Newcastle set to update fans on their plans for the club's future home stadium. Mail Sport revealed in March that the intention is to move to a new home on Leazes Park. Hopkinson says of his Madison Square Garden role that he, 'guided the strategic vision and operations of premier global sports franchises including the New York Knicks and New York Rangers'. The Toronto native added: 'Throughout my 25+ year career, I've had the privilege of stewarding some of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment brands through periods of significant growth and evolution. At MSG Sports, I directed comprehensive business strategy across legendary venues including Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and the revolutionary Sphere in Las Vegas. 'Previously at Real Madrid, I led global partnerships for the world's most valuable football club, engaging with a 1B+ global fanbase. At MLSE, I spearheaded transformative initiatives including the landmark Scotiabank Arena naming rights agreement ($800M+ CDN), while overseeing multiple professional sports franchises.' Meanwhile, Newcastle are using recruitment firm Nolan Partners to search for a new sporting director. They were previously hired before the appointment of Dan Ashworth in 2022. Newcastle declined to comment on Hopkinson and the chief executive role.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Racers explore Cooper's Rock for 50km and Half Marathon Trail Race
BRUCETON MILLS, (WBOY) — Saturday was the Coopers Rock 50 Km and Half Marathon Trail Race, which saw several runners reach the finish line at the Coopers Rock overlook. The race is put on to help people get to know the park and to raise money for the Coopers Rock Foundation, which helps maintain trails and host free community events such as Winterfest and Celebration of the Outdoors. Land adjacent to New River Gorge National Park for sale Race Director David Hopkinson told 12 News the 50K course actually covered every single trail on the south side of Coopers Rock State Forest, and that he has exciting plans in store for next year's race, which will be the 10th anniversary of the event. We're going to start this at night,' Hopkinson said. 'And everybody will run through the dark. The forest is a different place at night than it is during the day.' A total of 166 people ran in this years race. Each of them got a hat and a shirt in addition to the scenic run. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
